填空题 To compete with foreigners, Chinese retailers are taking measures to improve 1 by cutting down on the number of their staff and to improve management by bringing in foreign experts.

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【正确答案】 1、profitability    
【答案解析】根据“Premium on Convenience”小标题下的第四段第三句话“The retailer has rimmed its staff to boost profitability，and has sought to improve management by raiding the foreign chains”可得到答案。“Trim its staff”意为“cut down on the number of their staff”。